HAMILTON COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE
THREE (3) TEN COMMANDMENTS PLAQUES
Hamilton County is offering for sale the three (3) Ten Commandments plaques that were formerly displayed in the County Courthouse, Courts and Juvenile Center buildings. Bid packets with forms and instructions for bid preparation and submission will be available beginning at noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2203, from:
Hamilton County Purchasing Department
Newell Tower, Room 501
117 East 7th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Bids will be accepted in the Hamilton County Purchasing office until 10 a.m. (EST) on Friday, February 21, 2003. Each plaque will be on display in the Purchasing office during normal working hours of 8a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays from now until the bid opening.
Bids will be opened on Friday, February 21, 2003, immediately following the 10 a.m. (EST) deadline for bid submissions. All bidders are expected to attend the bid opening since an immediate bid-off auction will be held in the event a tie bid occurs or a non-qualifying high bid is received.
Prospective bidders should be aware that each plaque will be sold separately and will require a minimum offer of $2,000 in order for a bid to be considered. Also, immediate payment of at least 50% of each winning bid will be required the day of the bid opening with final payment required by 10 a.m. (EST) on Monday, February 24.